View the full 2028 calendar with all public holidays for Australia.
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with fireworks, parties, and new beginnings.
Mon, Jan 3
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788.
Wed, Jan 26
Labour Day
Mon, Mar 6
Canberra Day
Mon, Mar 13
Adelaide Cup Day
Mon, Mar 13
Eight Hours Day
Mon, Mar 13
Labour Day
Mon, Mar 13
Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed two days before Easter Sunday.
Fri, Apr 14
Easter Eve
Holy Saturday
Sat, Apr 15
Easter Sunday
The most important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Sun, Apr 16
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday, a bank holiday in many countries celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
Mon, Apr 17
Anzac Day
Commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in all wars.
Tue, Apr 25
May Day
Mon, May 1
Labour Day
Mon, May 1
Reconciliation Day
Mon, May 29
Western Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788.
Mon, Jun 5
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Jun 12
Picnic Day
Mon, Aug 7
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Sep 25
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
Fri, Sep 29
Labour Day
Mon, Oct 2
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Oct 2
Melbourne Cup
Tue, Nov 7
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
Mon, Dec 25
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Tue, Dec 26
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